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Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal launches “Rail Madad” – An App to expedite &streamline passenger grievance redressal
,which has been developed by Northern Railway  and comprises many novel features including ‘Rail Madad’ – a mobile App to register complaints by passengers through mobile phone/web. It relays real time feedback to passengers on the status of redressal of their complaints- the passenger gets an instant ID through SMS on registration of complaint followed by a customized SMS communicating the action taken thereon by Railway. RPGRAMS integrates all the passenger complaints received from multiple modes  on a single platform, analyzes them holistically and generates various types of management reports which enable the top management to continuously monitor the pace of grievance redressal as well as evaluate the performance of field units/ trains/ stations on various parameters viz cleanliness, catering, amenities etc. It also identifies weak/deficient areas and laggard trains/stations for undertaking focussed corrective actions.
Salient features of Rail Madad application are-
❖ Rail MADAD  registers a complaint with minimum inputs from passenger, issues unique ID instantly and relays the complaint online to relevant field officials for immediate action. The action taken on complaint is also relayed to passenger through SMS, thus fast tracking the entire process of redressal of complaints through digitisation.
❖ Rail MADAD also displays various helpline numbers  and provides direct calling facility for immediate assistance in one easy step
❖ All modes of filing complaints including offline and online modes are being integrated on a single platform, therefore the resultant management reports present a holistic picture of weak/deficient areas and enable focused corrective action by officials concerned.
❖ The data analysis would also generate trends on various performance parameters of a selected train/station like cleanliness, amenities etc thus making managerial decision more precise and effective.
❖ Hierarchy based dashboard/reports will be available for management at Division /Zonal/Railway board level and sent through auto email to every concerned officer weekly
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA to States/UTs: Ensure Free Movement of Trucks/Goods Carriers; Essential to Maintain Supply Chain of Goods and Services in the country
Sensitize Local authorities to not insist on Separate Passes for Movement at Inter-State Borders across the country: MHA
It has been reported that at inter-State borders in different parts of the country, movement of trucks is not allowed freely and local authorities insist upon separate passes.
Union Ministry of Home Affairs  has re-iterated to all States/UTs that, as per the consolidated revised guidelines on lockdown measures, no separate passes are required for through traffic of trucks and goods carriers, including empty trucks etc.
In the communication, it has been stressed that this free movement is essential for maintaining the supply chain of goods and services across the country during the lockdown period.
MHA, on 15.04.2020, had issued the consolidated revised guidelines on lockdown measures to fight COVID-19.
. These consolidated guidelines clearly mention that all goods traffic through trucks/goods carriers would be allowed to ply freely.
In order to ensure compliance to these guidelines, MHA has asked all States and UTs to ensure that district authorities and field agencies are sensitized about the above instructions, so that there is no ambiguity at the ground level, and movement of through traffic of trucks and goods carriers, including empty trucks, is allowed without any hindrance.
Click here to see the Official Communication to States/UTs
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 199.12 Cr
Over 3.76 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,32,457
16,906 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.49%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.26%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 199.12 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,61,58,303 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.76 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,09,933
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2nd Dose
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1,00,75,399
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Precaution Dose
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59,26,210
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,26,459
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2nd Dose
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1,76,44,692
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Precaution Dose
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1,11,24,805
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,76,28,293
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2nd Dose
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2,54,56,855
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,07,40,916
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2nd Dose
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4,97,41,704
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,87,14,149
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2nd Dose
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50,47,72,492
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Precaution Dose
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41,69,278
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,35,38,434
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2nd Dose
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19,42,95,787
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Precaution Dose
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31,22,284
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,73,36,130
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2nd Dose
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12,14,01,658
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Precaution Dose
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2,67,53,532
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Precaution Dose
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5,10,96,109
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Total
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1,99,12,79,010
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,32,457. Active cases now constitute 0.30% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.49%. 15,447 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,30,11,874.
16,906 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,59,302 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.77 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.26% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 3.68%.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje to inaugurate the World Coconut Day celebration at CPCRI, Kasaragod
Coconut Development Board in association with ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod is celebrating 25 th World Coconut Day at PJ Hall, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 2 nd September 2023. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Shobha Karandlaje, will be inaugurating the programme. Shri. Rajmohan Unnithan, MP,Kasaragod will preside over the function and Shri. N. A. Nellikunnu, MLA, Kasaragod will be the guest of honour. Dr. V. B. Patel, ADG , ICAR, New Delhi; Shri. Renukumar B. H, Vice Chairman, CDB and Shri. P. R. Muralidharan, President, BAMCO are the other dignitaries participating in the programme. Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director,ICAR-CPCRI and Dr. B. Hanumanthe Gowda, Chief Coconut Development Officer, CDB will deliver the introductory remarks. Progressive farmers from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and entrepreneurs, processors, researchers and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the programme. Officials from ICAR, New Delhi, Coconut Development Board and representatives of various government departments will attend the programme.
The theme for World Coconut Day 2023 is ’Sustaining Coconut Sector for the Present and Future Generation’; World Coconut Day will be celebrated in all Regional Offices, State Centers and DSP Farms of Coconut Development Board across the country in association with State Agriculture/Horticulture Departments and State Agricultural Universities.
All coconut growing countries across the globe observe 2nd September as World Coconut Day every year, which is the foundation day of International Coconut Community an intergovernmental organization of coconut growing countries established under the aegis of UNESCAP in 1969. India is a founder member of ICC. The objective of observing world coconut day is to promote all coconut - related activities and thus empowering the small holder farmers and coconut industries in ICC member countries.
An FPO Business Meet on Incentivizing Coconut Cultivation with Better Profit will be held as part of the programme at Kasaragod wherein farmers representing FPOs in coconut sector from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat will participate. There will be technical sessions followed by a panel discussion on coconut business plans proposed by the FPOs. An Exhibition will be held in which over 25 institutions/entrepreneurs will showcase their technologies and products.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Special credit linked capital subsidy scheme of MSME helps Shweta Harish build Enterprise of her dreams
Ms. Shweta Harish built the enterprise of her dreams named Anugraha Interior solutions in Bangalore. Ministry of MSME supported her under the special credit linked capital subsidy scheme. Increasing market demand prompted Ms Shweta Harish along with her colleagues to design and manufacture modular furniture for schools, corporate offices and houses. A newspaper advertisement inviting applications under UDYAM Registration caught her attention and showed her the way. MSME’s support empowered them to become self reliant.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting to Commence in Goa from 17 April
More than 180 Delegates from G20 countries, Invited states & International Organizations to participate in 2nd Health Working Group Meeting
Panaji, 16th April, 2023
The 2nd Health Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency will be held during 17th – 19th April, 2023 in Goa. More than 180 delegates from 19 G20 member countries, 10 invited states and 22 International Organizations will be participating.
The 2nd HWG meeting will have thematic discussions on the following three priorities identified under the G20 Health Track:
Priority I: Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness and Response :
Priority II: Strengthening Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Sector with focus on Access and Availability to safe, effective, quality and Affordable Medical Countermeasures 
Priority III: Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery”
Several cultural programmes infused with flavours of Goan culture have been planned for the event to showcase India’s rich diversity and culture based on Indian philosophy of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’. Delegates will also be able to experience Goa’s culinary culture, besides enjoying its scenic beauty and generous hospitality.
The Health Track of G20 India Presidency will comprise four Health Working Group  Meetings and one Health Ministerial Meeting . India plans to host four side events along with HWG meetings to enrich, supplement and support G20 discussions. A side event on Digital Health will be held on the sidelines of the 2nd meeting of HWG at Goa, 18th – 19th April 2023. The meetings will be held in different locations across the country. This aims to showcase India’s rich and diverse cultures.
India assumed the presidency of the G20 on 1 December, 2022, marking a significant milestone. India is currently part of the G20 Troika comprising Indonesia, India and Brazil marking the first time that the troika is consisting of three developing and emerging economies.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reiterated that G20 India Presidency will be inclusive, action-oriented and decisive. The theme unveiled by Hon’ble Prime Minister: ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, based on India’s philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, is a catchphrase for people across the world to collectively work towards building a healthier post- pandemic world.
As chair of the G20 Presidency, India aims to continue and consolidate health priorities and key takeaways from previous presidencies while highlighting critical areas that require strengthening. India also aims to achieve convergence in discussions across various multilateral fora engaged in health cooperation and work towards integrated action.
Ministry of Power
Methodology for use of coal  by Private Power generating stations  amended
Measures towards more efficient utilisation of domestic coal
In line with various measures being taken in view of increasing power demand, Power Ministry has amended the methodology for use of coal  by Private Power generating stations . Larger visibility has been given to the power plants by extending the period of supply of coal from 1 year to 3 years. The amendments are enclosed as Annexure I. The Ministry has further made amendments in the timeline of bidding process which has been reduced from 67 days to 37 days. Details of Amended timelines are given in Annexure II. The measures have been taken for ensuring more efficient utilisation of domestic coal.
The Government has taken these measures in order to optimally utilise the railway infrastructure for maximum transportation of coal to the power plants. The ministry said that this would enable States to optimally utilize their linkage coal in the plants nearer to the mines as it would be easier to transmit electricity instead of coal transport to far off States.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
All Stakeholders must improve implementation of adoption programme - Smriti Zubin Irani
Adoption is no longer an act of bringing a child home but it is a legal process where all the rights and privileges of a child are safeguarded along with the transfer of responsibilities to adoptive parents in a legal manner said Union Minister of Women and Child Development , Smriti Zubin Irani in New Delhi today. She further said that a large number of parents are waiting to adopt, even as the total number of reported adoptions is less when compared to the figures of destitute and orphan children in the country. The WCD Minister was speaking at the National Consultation on Adoption organized by Central Adoption Resource Authority , a statutory body of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Smriti Zubin Irani urged all stakeholders that deliberations must lead to the way forward in order to improve the implementation of the adoption programme thereby ensuring the best interest of the children. She further said that the Government is committed to take all measures to ensure a bright future for the children of the country.
Officials and stakeholders from all States and UTs participated in the consultations. Major issues deliberated upon during the national consultation were simplification of the adoption process, bringing more children in need of care and protection into the adoption pool, rehabilitation of older and special needs children and issues related to adoption being faced by the implementing agencies and state bodies.
The consultation was attended by Secretary WCD, Rabindra Panwar, CEO and Member Secretary CARA, Deepak Kumar and other senior officials from the Government of India.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Development of NHs for improving road connectivity to tourist places by providing way side amenities, adequate signages and road side/ median beautifications
The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways . The Ministry is invariably taking up development of NHs connectivity leading to tourist destinations by providing way side amenities, adequate signages and road side/ median beautifications etc., under various schemes of development of NHs.
In addition, decongestion of about 125 choke points and 66 congestion points including the development of ring roads in around 28 cities has been identified in various States, including the State of Uttar Pradesh, as part of Bharatmala Pariyojana. Out of 191 choke/ congestion points, 56 choke/ congestion points have been rectified and works have been taken up / awarded in 82 choke/ congestion points.
4 ring roads have been identified for development in the state of Uttar Pradesh out of which works have been awarded / started in 3 ring roads. Further 9 choke/congestion points have been identified for development and 8 out this have been rectified.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Artificial Intelligence is a Kinetic enabler for the growth of Indian technology ecosystem:MoS MeitY Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
“Artificial Intelligence is a Kinetic enabler for the growth of Indian technology ecosystem”stated Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India at the 5th ASSOCHAM Conference - Artificial Intelligence for Resilient Growth, organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry  through Virtual mode.
Speaking at the event, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar mentioned that Artificial Intelligence can be a big business for some, but for the Government of India, it means use of AI – algorithms, layers on existing stacks to improve Governance delivery, agricultural programmes, defence, security and intelligence related programmes, revenue/tax collection as well as programmes related to Justice and Law. Sharing Government’s approach towards AI, he further added “We will create AI which will have built into it – the qualitative elements of risk management & ethical use. “
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar also highlighted three major factors that shall create tremendous momentum for the growth of AI in India. First, He mentioned about India soon becoming the largest connected Nation as the rural broadband connectivity programmeBharatNet seeks to connect rural households with Internet. At present, there are around 800 million Indians using the Internet. This figure is expected to cross 100 crores over the next 2 years. Second, the Digital India Campaign has already positioned India as a leader in innovation in Public services, Fintech, Health & Education etc and third, the accelerated digitalization of the government and the overall economy shall increase the rate of digital adoption in the country.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar also highlighted the proactive approach of the Narendra Modi Government in translating potential into reality. Citing the success of the world’s largest technology driven vaccination campaign, he remarked that “ For decades multiple narratives have been built around India’s rich demographic dividend to highlight India’s potential. However, over the last 7 years, we saw how combination of decisive leadership and proactive policies can convert potential into reality. “
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar concluded by saying that“Our ambitions in 2021 are more than what they were in 2014 and significantly much more than any time before that. We have absolute clarity on these ambitions and on the road map ahead. The Math of 1 trillion Dollar digital economy is clear in our mind “.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Awareness and Sensitisation program for workers organised by Office of Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Mumbai
Office of Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Mumbai today organised a programme to generate awareness and sensitization of workmen and employers.
The program at Vir Jijamata Nagar, Mahul Road, Mumbai was organised with the aim to create awareness of labour laws among workmen and employers. A large number of workers including women from nearby areas participated in the awareness programme.
In his welcome address, Shri Tej Bahadur Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Mumbai informed about the primary rights and duties of workmen and employers and sensitised them to follow law in their own interest.
Sri Vijay S Agashe, ED, HPCL also enlightened the audience as to how such adherence may contribute to national development.
In order to effectively communicate the rights of the workers, an interesting skit was performed by a team of HPCL employees, Officers of Deputy Labour Commissionerate Central, Mumbai regarding various issues faced by the workers, thier rights and the role of the Labour Ministry.
A help-desk for registration of workers on the e Shram portal had been organised. Pamphlets with relevant information were also distributed to workers.
Smt. Sunita Shukla, ED HR, RCF Ltd, Shri A K Agarwal, Ex Dy CLC, Ahmedabad, Shri VM Sawant, Ex Welfare Commissioner, Nagpur were also present at the event.
The program is a part of celebration of Iconic Week of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In the series, various programmes were also organised at KRCL, NPCIL, MMRCL and ONGC, on various dates during the week.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nominations for Padma Awards-2024 open till 15th September, 2023
Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2023. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal .
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Government servants including those working with the PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
The Government is committed to transform Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are, therefore, requested to make nominations/recommendations, including self nomination. Concerted efforts may be made to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons and others who are doing selfless service to the society.
The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal , including a citation in narrative form maximum 800 words), clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline.
Details in this regard are also available under the heading 'Awards and Medals' on the website of Ministry of Home Affairs  and on the Padma Awards Portal . The statutes and rules relating to these awards are available on the website with the link https://padmaawards.gov.in/AboutAwards.aspx .